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Manta Ray alternative body shell?

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Hello,

I have recently purchased a Manta Ray with the body in a quite bad condition. I am looking for a replacement bodyshell, but as the complete Manta Ray is difficult to find or very expensive I would consider any alternative from Tamiya. Has anybody any suggestion?

Thank you

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Dirt Thrasher, Blazing Star, Top Force... any of the other variants on that same chassis should drop right on.

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Dirt Thrasher, Blazing Star, Top Force... any of the other variants on that same chassis should drop right on.

Yep, and don't forget the Terra Conqueror!

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My rough runner with fake resistor in place ;)

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The Mad Cap and Saint Dragon bodies were intended as alternative bodies for the DF-01 Chassis (Manta Ray) and are practically direct fits. The chassis tub even provides mounting holes for fitting two rear body posts to mount the Mad Cap body.

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I always wondered why my Mad Cap body seemed to fit my DF01 so well. I'm not sure how well a Top Force body fits a DF01 with a tub chassis. Btw, while you're shopping, remember the Terra Conqueror and Blazing Star are the same shells and the Dirt Thrasher body (but not wing) is the same as a Terra Scorcher.

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So what about current (buggy) shells that might fit. All the above is only available from alternative providers. Do see the occasional nib blazing star but no original bodies

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There's a nib Manta Ray body set with decals on ebay at the moment for £50!

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